Concrete slab cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (400 sq ft)
- $2,650 – $5,450
- Per sq ft
- $6.45 – $12.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +6%
- US $3,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #55
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to pour a concrete slab in Barnstable, plan on $2,650 to $5,450 for 400 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $6.45 to $12.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 6% higher than the national one. Cement masons and concrete finishers earn a median of $30.69 an hour in the Barnstable area, 12% above the US median of $27.41.
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Estimated cost for 400 sq ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$3,500 to $4,600
About $8.30 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,650 | $2,250 |
| Labor | $1,700 | $2,100 |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $290 |
| Total | $3,500 | $4,600 |
Cost breakdown for 400 sq ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $1,950 | $2,700 | 48% |
| Labor | $1,400 | $1,900 | $2,350 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $220 | $390 | 5% |
| Total | $2,650 | $4,050 | $5,450 | 100% |
What is behind the Barnstable number
Labor is 47% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is cement masons and concrete finishers (50%), construction laborers (30%), operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (10%), carpenters (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Barnstable the blended ratio comes out at 1.18. BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Barnstable metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 400 sq ft comes to $1,950, compared with $2,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.4) and land at $50 to $390.
Data note: 50% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Barnstable. The wage table below marks each row.
Climate in Barnstable: timing your concrete slab job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
May through October is the stretch where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Barnstable (6 of 12 months). January, February, March, April, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Barnstable gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.7 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 2 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 24 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 30 | 4.3 | Cold |
| Apr | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Cold |
| May | 65 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 46 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 37 | 4.1 | Cold |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 4.7 | Cold |
Barnstable labor market for concrete slab
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 4 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Barnstable is 1.18 times the national level.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) carry 50% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $30.69 an hour against $27.41 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $26.87 and $37.60 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.87 an hour, 27% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $34.67 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 79.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 10%) the local median is $35.06 an hour, which is 22% above the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $29.99 and $38.51 an hour. BLS counts 400 of them working in the area, 42.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 10%) the local median is $33.93 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $38.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,280 of them working in the area, 136.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the cement masons and concrete finishers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($37.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $200. At the 25th percentile ($26.87) it shrinks by about $110. The total moves by 5.0% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 94,110 jobs in the Barnstable Town area. That makes it the 212th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 50% | $26.87 | $30.69 | $37.60 | $27.41 | 1.12 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $23.38 | $28.87 | $34.67 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10% | $29.99 | $35.06 | $38.51 | $28.78 | 1.22 | metro |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 10% | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Is Barnstable cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (400 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Boston is the priciest of the group at $4,150. Manchester is the cheapest at $3,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $2,650 – $5,450 | $4,050 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $2,600 – $5,450 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $2,700 – $5,650 | $4,150 | +3% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $2,650 – $5,550 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $2,500 – $5,250 | $3,850 | −4% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $2,450 – $5,150 | $3,800 | −6% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $2,700 – $5,600 | $4,150 | +3% |
| United States | $2,450 – $5,200 | $3,850 | −6% |
Across 300 US metros, Barnstable comes in at #55 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $5,300; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $3,200 (midpoints, 400 sq ft). Statewide, Barnstable is 3% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $2,700 – $5,650 | $4,150 | +3% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $2,650 – $5,550 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $2,650 – $5,500 | $4,100 | +1% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $2,600 – $5,400 | $4,000 | −1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $2,550 – $5,300 | $3,900 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Barnstable's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $2,150 – $4,600 | $3,400 | −17% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $2,500 – $5,200 | $3,850 | −5% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $2,050 – $4,400 | $3,200 | −21% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $2,350 – $5,000 | $3,700 | −9% |
Why two Barnstable quotes can differ
Base and reinforcement
A compacted gravel base, vapor barrier, and wire mesh or rebar are priced separately by some contractors and bundled by others. Ask which one your quote does.
Truck and pump access
If the mixer truck can't back up to the forms, someone has to wheelbarrow it in or hire a pump. Pump or line-pump hire is typically billed per day.
Small-job minimums
Many crews have a minimum charge, so a 10x10 pad can cost more per square foot than a 20x20 slab.
Barnstable: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Barnstable wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 5 common sizes.
Basic
$2,650 to $3,750
4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access
Standard
$3,500 to $4,600
4-5 inch slab with rebar or heavier mesh and standard base prep
Premium
$4,350 to $5,450
6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 pad (100 sq ft) | $690 – $1,100 | $980 – $1,350 | $1,300 – $1,650 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $980 – $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,850 | $1,700 – $2,200 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $2,650 – $3,750 | $3,500 – $4,600 | $4,350 – $5,450 |
| 24x24 garage floor (576 sq ft) | $3,750 – $5,350 | $4,950 – $6,500 | $6,150 – $7,700 |
| 30x40 foundation (1,200 sq ft) | $7,800 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,300 | $12,500 – $15,600 |
Add-ons priced for Barnstable
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Barnstable by the average of the local wage index (1.18) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 1.08. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add rebar reinforcement | $430 – $1,300 |
| Remove old concrete first | $860 – $2,600 |
What nearby projects cost in Barnstable
Because every project leans on different trades, Barnstable's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, concrete driveway runs +11% and asphalt driveway +7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $4,000 – $10,300 | +11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,350 | +8% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,400 – $63,100 | +9% |
| Stamped concrete | 400 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,550 | +7% |
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,950 | +7% |
| Gravel driveway | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | +11% |
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Concrete slab in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to pour a concrete slab in Barnstable?
For 400 sq ft, expect $2,650 to $5,450 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,500 to $4,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for concrete slab in Barnstable?
About $6.45 to $12.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $390 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $6 to $12.
+Is concrete slab cheaper in Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 400 sq ft there is $4,000, which is 1% less than Barnstable ($4,050). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $1,900 out of $4,050. Materials are 48% and permits 5%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would 20x20 (400 sq ft) cost in Barnstable?
$2,650 to $5,450. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does concrete slab need a permit in Barnstable?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $390 for fees in the Barnstable area (our national range of $50 to $400 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for concrete slab compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 3% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($4,150 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do cement masons and concrete finishers earn in Barnstable?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $30.69 an hour, compared with $27.41 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.87 to $37.60.
+What do basic and premium concrete slab work cost in Barnstable?
For 400 sq ft, basic work runs $2,650 to $3,750 and premium work $4,350 to $5,450. Basic means: 4-inch broom-finish slab, light mesh, easy truck access. Premium means: 6-inch slab, heavy reinforcement, thick base, pump truck or tight access.
+When is the best time to pour a concrete slab in Barnstable?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are May through October. June and July are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add rebar reinforcement" add in Barnstable?
$430 to $1,300 for 400 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Concrete slab near Barnstable
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Slab Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Estimators.us: Concrete Slab Cost in 2026 | $6-$12/Sq Ft Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Patio Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020